Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

We spoke with the HIMSS government relations team for their thoughts on those priorities and more in 2023 and beyond. HIMSS has also aggressively supported the Connect for Health Act , and a bill that's expected to be reintroduced this year, said Amanda Krzepicki, government relations manager at HIMSS. Part 2 – with HIPAA.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The aspirational document sets out the mission that “every individual deserves the right to obtain health care that is comprehensive, equitable and compassionate.” Health Populi’s Hot Points: Is there an American Civil Right for health care?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 13, 2023

A patient information disclosure has impacted more than 3 million patients who use online virtual mental health platform Cerebral, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Following the release of a report by STAT and The Markup, which found 49 of 50 telehealth startups may fall short of legal requirements for HIPAA compliance, a bipartisan group of US senators has fiercely criticized several prominent telehealth startups for sharing patient data with Facebook, Google, and other major advertising platforms.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 12, 2023

Adequate quality sleep is essential for physical and mental health, productivity, and overall happiness. This data can be used to identify underlying health conditions that may be affecting the patient’s sleep quality, such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, or other sleep-related disorders.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 22, 2023

It is important for people with diabetes to also take care of their mental health. Seeking support from mental health professionals, support groups, or loved ones can be helpful in managing these emotions. The post Raising Awareness on American Diabetes Alert Day 2023 appeared first on DrKumo. Contact DrKumo now.

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Health Populi

JULY 24, 2023

For general health, a broad range of conditions addressing dermatology and skin health, anti-inflammatories, cholesterol, hepatitis, GI issues, migraine, allergy, weight management, and mental health. Health care costs continue to be top five health care issues of most importance to U.S.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 19, 2023

The FTC announcement clarified that email addresses constitute personally identifiable health information because email addresses identify visitors as people seeking mental health care. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 1, 2023

On February 22, 2023, Amazon Health announced the acquisition of One Medical , a membership-based primary care practice with an impressive footprint. One Medical has been offering 24/7 virtual care services, on-site labs, preventive care, chronic care management, care for common illnesses and mental health concerns for 15 years.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 22, 2023

right now have no mental healthcare providers at all. In 2019, the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC) received funding for five different statewide behavioral health programs. "As of March 2023, we serve 528 school districts on 4,410 school campuses with more than 2.5 570 counties in the U.S.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Entering 2023, U.S. health citizens face physical, financial, and mental health challenges of a syndemic, inflation, and stress – all of which will shape peoples’ demand side for health care and digital technology, and a supply side of providers challenged by tech-enabled organizations with design and data chops.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

To help shed a light on these topics, we reached out to our brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community to see what health IT trends they believe deserve more attention. Privacy features for HIPAA compliance would mean means and features that allow organizations to exclude PHI from data collection or redact the PHI to make it anonymized.

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Mend

MARCH 27, 2023

The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) has been in place for three years. With the PHE ending on May 11, 2023, some Telehealth policy changes will remain permanent, while others will end in May or later this year. Two areas that saw growth in digital health include behavioral and mental health services.

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Mend

APRIL 4, 2023

As we head closer to the public health emergency (PHE) end date of May 11, 2023, providers must prepare for changes. After December 31, 2024, these sites can no longer offer virtual visits relating to non-behavioral/mental health care. More changes to telehealth policy may come in 2023 and 2024.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

For any practitioner-patient telemedicine relationships initiated on or before November 11, 2023, the complete set of telemedicine flexibilities regarding controlled medication prescriptions, as previously implemented during the COVID-19 PHE, will continue to be allowed through a one-year grace period ending on November 11, 2024.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The FTC announcement clarified that email addresses constitute personally identifiable health information because email addresses identify visitors as people seeking mental health care. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MAY 11, 2023

For any practitioner-patient telemedicine relationships initiated on or before November 11, 2023, the complete set of telemedicine flexibilities regarding controlled medication prescriptions, as previously implemented during the COVID-19 PHE, will continue to be allowed through a one-year grace period ending on November 11, 2024. •

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

As noted by Telehealth.org, other repercussions concerning licensure and HIPAA-compliance enforcement also will take immediate effect with the end of the PHE. Medicare Telehealth Both federal and state legislative groups have passed several groundbreaking behavioral telehealth regulations enacted in January 2023 and will endure permanently.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 9, 2023

from sharing sensitive information about their consumer’s mental health challenges to companies for advertising purposes. ” Unprecedented in telehealth history, the sharing of sensitive health information in early 2023 is poised to shatter provider naivete about working for large-scale business entities entering healthcare.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

It invites users to select a mental health plan of services from its homepage for $5.83 In 2021, the company merged with Ginger, an online mental health platform, in a deal that led to the valuation of the combined company at $3 billion. Headspace offers services directly to consumers as well as to employers.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 6, 2023

In 2023, focusing on stress awareness is even more critical due to the ongoing stress epidemic. Coping with stress effectively is vital for maintaining good mental and physical health. Stressful situations can trigger the release of stress hormones that can have long-term effects on one’s physical and mental health.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 11, 2023

The US Supreme Court has allowed the continued sale of the abortion pill mifepristone until Friday, April 21, 2023. If not mandated by a payor, telehealth abortion services usually involve HIPAA-compliant, text-based interactions. Companies are not considered covered entities under HIPAA.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

As healthcare systems and providers modernize (or build) their technology stacks, it will be more important than ever to prioritize privacy and to understand new regulations at the state level, from HIPAA, and from the FTC. 1, 2023, demands comprehensive cybersecurity data in premarket submissions, streamlining reviews.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

APRIL 20, 2023

The US Supreme Court has allowed the continued sale of the abortion pill mifepristone until Friday, April 21, 2023. If not mandated by a payor, telehealth abortion services usually involve HIPAA-compliant, text-based interactions. Companies are not considered covered entities under HIPAA.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 11, 2022

A survey of digital health investors from GSR Ventures found that ROI and clinical validation will be the greatest markers of success in 2023 , with 94% deeming ROI “important” or “very important” and 79% saying the same of clinical evidence and trials.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 1, 2023

Diversity, Data, and Customer Relationships: Key Themes from ViVE 2023. Find out what they learned in interviews with industry experts from Divurgent, Laurel Road, Santa Clara Valley Health System, 314e Corporation, and Clinical Architecture. Read more… At ViVE 2023, It Seems Like Everyone is Waiting for Something.

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Digital Health Global

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In particular, the partnership will provide Talkspace and Wheel clients, including employers, payers, life sciences companies, and more with a single solution to more effectively screen for, and support, patients holistically addressing a wide range of needs, from general wellness to mental health. “We

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 11, 2022

A survey of digital health investors from GSR Ventures found that ROI and clinical validation will be the greatest markers of success in 2023 , with 94% deeming ROI “important” or “very important” and 79% saying the same of clinical evidence and trials.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 23, 2021

Aspire Health Partners had partnered with United Way in Orlando, Florida, to be its behavioral healthcare provider organization. United Way was getting many calls, and it needed a partner in the community to shift mental health-related calls to. These included calls oriented around COVID-19 and resulting mental health issues.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 15, 2023

The program also covers services such as dental and vision care, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and long-term care. Medicaid coverage is comprehensive and often covers services that may not be covered by other health insurance programs.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

during the period from 2023 to 2032. Additionally, healthcare providers must adhere to strict regulatory guidelines, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), to ensure the ethical and legal handling of patient data. How is AI being used in mental health care?

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

of its Security Risk Assessment Tool , with updated features including the ability for organizations to track response to HIPAA security vulnerabilities inside the tool. In addition, Maryland-based Total Health Care is using healow to decrease no-show rates in in high-risk patients by 34%. The HHS Office for Civil Rights released v3.4

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2023

A Surge in Virtual Health Overnight, the pandemic exposed shortcomings in the healthcare system, leading to widespread adoption of virtual care services by patients and clinicians. Their API-driven platform can be aligned to meet brand needs and securely houses patient PII with its built in HIPAA compliance software.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

Sherry Rais, Co-Founder and CEO at Enthea Increased focus on mental and emotional well-being: Employers will continue to prioritize mental health benefits, offering more comprehensive coverage and support programs. 2023 was a tipping point for telehealth treatment. Primary care is now also mental healthcare.

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Clear Arch Health

MAY 18, 2023

In this podcast episode, we’ll hear from Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, and Kyle Zebley (American Telemedicine Association Senior Vice President of Public Policy), in a timely discussion surrounding the May 11, 2023 expiration of the Public Health Emergency.

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Clear Arch Health

MAY 18, 2023

In this episode, we’ll hear from Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, and Kyle Zebley (American Telemedicine Association Senior Vice President of Public Policy), in a timely discussion surrounding the May 11, 2023 expiration of the Public Health Emergency.

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